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The state of California has long played a relatively outsize role in national politics for a number of reasons. An often mentioned phrase in national politics is, “What starts in California often migrates to the rest of the country.” As such, how public policy issues are addressed

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Hate Speech

The First Amendment prohibits the President or Congress from taking away the NFL’s tax deduction because the league permits players to engage in political protest.

The President tweeted this morning, “Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and

On Friday, numerous federal agencies announced new rules that allow employers to opt out of providing no-cost contraceptives to employees by claiming religious or moral objections. California law blunts, but not entirely, the impact of this rule change.  California’s Contraceptive Coverage Equity Act of 2014 requires private and Medicaid managed care plans